Prospective Residents

Medical Assistance - Whom do I speak to if I have questions about signing up for Medical Assistance or other county programs?

Please contact your Social Worker. Your Social Worker will be able to explain basic eligibility criteria and the application process. You
can also contact the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433 for information about resources for seniors.

Meals - What meal alternatives are available to me?

We provide an alternative to the main entrée at every meal. For an additional assortment of meal choices, please complete the Alternate
Menu Form, located by the Dining Room entrance on each floor. We ask that the Alternate Menu Form be returned by 9:00 am for lunch, and 12:30 pm
for dinner so we can provide you with the best possible service. Egg salad, tuna salad, gefilte fish and peanut butter sandwiches are always
available as last minute alternatives. Additionally, snacks such as crackers, cookies, juice, and ice cream are available in your dining room.
Please ask staff if you would like a snack between meals.

Therapy – How soon after admission will I begin therapy and will I have a set schedule for therapy?

The therapy department will make every effort to see you as soon as possible when you are admitted to Sholom. If you arrive late in the afternoon, they will most likely see you the next morning. Sholom offers therapy services 7 days a week, and most short term residents are seen 6-7 days per week based on their needs. Once you begin therapy, your therapist will work with you to establish a schedule for your therapy sessions.

Leaving the facility - Do I need to “check out” if I leave the building?

Yes, we ask you to inform your nurse that you are leaving. Please also sign the “Resident Sign Out Book” at the main desk on
your unit. That way, staff are aware that you will be away from the facility. If you are going out for a doctor’s appointment, please be
sure to speak with your nurse before leaving for the appointment.

Laundry - How can I get my clothes labeled, and how long will it take for my laundry to be cleaned and returned to me?

We recommend that all resident clothing is labeled at Sholom, in order to prevent lost items. Please bring your clean clothing that needs
to be labeled to the front desk. Your clothes will be sent to laundry to be labeled. The receptionist will ask you to fill out a form with the
resident’s name so that the clothes can be labeled properly. The labeled clothing should be brought to your room within a day or two. Laundry is
collected 7 days a week. Laundered clothing should be returned to your room within 1-2 days. Please let staff know if a family member/friend
plans to do your laundry.

Hospice - Do I need to move to a different room if I sign up for hospice?

No, in most cases, you will be able to remain in your current room if you enroll in hospice. Did you know that Sholom offers their own Hospice
program? Please speak to your Social Worker if you would like further information about hospice or about
Sholom Johnson Hospice
.

Beauty Shop – How can I make an appointment to visit the beauty shop and how do I pay for services in the beauty shop

In order to use the beauty shop you will need to open a personal fund account with the business office. Once you have deposited money in
the account, you will be able to set up an appointment in the beauty shop. You can set up an appointment to visit the beauty shop by speaking
with the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) at your nursing station. The beauty shop is open three days a week.

Discharge - Whom should I speak with about making arrangements to discharge from Sholom?

Please contact your Social Worker. Your Social Worker will be able to assist you with setting up home care and other services that you may
need when you return home. Your Social Worker can also help you to find alternative housing such as an Assisted Living facility or another
Nursing Home.

Do you provide transportation to your tenants?

Sholom provides transportation for tenants for scheduled group outings (i.e., trips to Target, out to a restaurant, fall colors tour, trip
to casino, to go see a concert or play, etc.)

For transportation outside of the city limits, many of our tenants use Metro Mobility, Metro Transit (Sholom is right on the bus line), or Taxi
services. You may also arrange transportation through
Sholom Home Care
.

Do you have a doctor or any medical services available here?

A geriatric physician and a nurse practitioner from Health Partners follow patients at the Bentson Assisted Living. To be seen by this
physician and her nurse practitioner, contact your insurance to make sure it will pay for a Health Partners physician, and contact the physician
to see if she is taking any more patients.

Do you have to be Jewish to live here?

Sholom is home to people of all different faiths. We offer Jewish services, Catholic services and rosary and communion, non-denominational
services on our campuses weekly.

Do you have a place for extra storage for tenant’s belongings?

Sholom offers extra storage for tenants in the Bentson Family Assisted Living and Phillips Center for Memory Care. Storage units are 3’9” tall x 4’ wide x 4’10” deep. Tenants must provide their own lock for the unit. If you request a storage unit, one will be assigned to you when you move in.

Do you have a parking garage available?

The Shaller Campus has a free parking garage for tenants and visitors. The Ackerberg Campus also has free parking in front of all the
buildings. The parking spaces are first-come, first-served, and we are not able to reserve parking spots for tenants or residents.

Families

What kind of services does Sholom provide?

Many different types!

Administration of prescription medications

Assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting,

Meal set-up and assistance

Ambulation

Wound care

Here are some examples of “a la carte” services provided:

Rehabilitation

Consulting Psychologist

Vision

Podiatry

Consulting Pharmacist

Audiology services

X-ray

Lab work

Medical Director

Sholom also provides home care and hospice services to clients in private homes and other facilities across the Twin Cities.

For more information about the wide array of senior care services Sholom has to offer, please call 855-5-Sholom or email at
info@sholom.com

Who pays for this care for my loved one?

Medicare usually covers short-term rehab and hospice, Medicaid (Medical Assistance) covers the skilled nursing, and Elderly Waiver can be
used in your Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care apartment. Ramsey or Hennepin County can be of assistance in determining whether
you are eligible for Medical Assistance. People often ask about insurance, and really the only insurance that would pay for Assisted Living or
Memory Care would be long term care insurance. The money you spend in Assisted Living or Memory Care may be tax deductible under some
circumstances – consult a tax advisor to be sure.

What is the difference between assisted living and nursing home care? How do I know if my loved one belongs in assisted living or in the nursing home?

Assisted Living does not have 24-hour nursing care. The individual, the family and the doctor can all work together to determine what would
be the best for the individual. We do an assessment to make sure we can meet your needs in Assisted Living before you move in. Medical Assistance
is accepted throughout the nursing homes whereas in Assisted Living there are only limited slots available for people with Elderly Waiver.

How do you help the person adjust to their new environment when they move in? I think my mom or dad will have a really hard time with it.

In Assisted Living, we have a new tenant welcoming committee and we do an informal new tenant orientation. Home care gives courtesy escorts
for meals for the first two weeks. Sometimes people ask if we have any tips that help make the move easier. It’s important to acknowledge
that it’s really hard to make the move; that you do feel a sense of loss when you move from your home to assisted living. At first….
But then, you settle into your new routine, you set up your new apartment, you make a few new friends, you eat delicious meals, you participate
in different activities you haven’t done in a while – discussion groups, musical performances, games. You realize that it’s not
so bad, and it’s actually kind of nice to feel safe, and part of a larger community again. I sometimes also say it helps to have the doctor
on board, and all your family members on board as well – and some times a few as needed anti-anxiety medications or a small dose of an
anti-depressant might help if the doctor thinks it’s a good idea. Don’t be afraid to talk to your loved one about how they are
feeling.

What type of scheduling commitment would I need to make?

How do I start?

Donors

How do I donate?

It’s so easy!
Click here
to donate online or you can simply call the Foundation at 952-939-1664

You may make a general contribution or a tribute gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. A printed card will be sent on your behalf to
the designated recipient of your tribute.

Where does my donation go?

Gifts payable to SHOLOM support day-to-day operational needs of Sholom facilities and services (you may indicate a specific facility or
program you wish to support).

Gifts made payable to SHOLOM FOUNDATION help to ensure that Foundation endowment funds provide crucial annual financial support for
Sholom facilities and services in perpetuity (you may indicate a specific Family Fund or Sholom facility fund or give to the Foundation general
fund) .

Donations made payable to the SHOLOM AUXILIARY support this dedicated group of volunteers committed to providing the
“extras” that help to make Sholom feel like home.

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